A Change in eating patterns Traditionally, the Irish start the day with a calorie-loaded Irish breakfast. This cooked breakfast can contain fried bacon, sausages, eggs (or boiled eggs), black and white pudding and tomatoes. It's served with a couple of slices of home made soda bread. Dinner was the main meal and this was served at midday, with a 'lighter tea' in the evening. These days, eating patterns have changed a little, with people settling for a salad or soup with sandwich at midday, … [Read more...]